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About Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines (IATA: ET, ICAO: ETH) is an ET airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's largest and most profitable airline, a member of the Star Alliance. Founded in 1945, the airline has grown from a tiny East African carrier to a truly global airline connecting passengers to over 140 destinations. Addis Ababa serves as Africa's premier hub, with Ethiopian connecting passengers from across the world to destinations throughout the African continent — a network no other airline comes close to matching.

Did you know? Ethiopian Airlines operates the largest fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Africa and is the only African airline to operate both the 787 and the Airbus A350, making it technologically the most advanced carrier on the continent.

Ethiopian Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

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Main Hubs
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Founded
1945 — 81 years of service
Fleet Size
~130 aircraft
Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 737 MAX
Destinations
140+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 32-40kg. Carry-on: 7kg. Allowances vary by route — intercontinental routes typically more generous.
Check-in Tips
Ethiopian Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Addis Ababa Bole International is Africa's busiest airport and a major regional hub for connections across the continent.

How to Track Ethiopian Airlines Flights

Tracking a Ethiopian Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your ET flight number in the search box above — for example, ET100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.